Kieler-Woche

Using the same race management procedures as Olympic class racing on a windward leeward race course with winds ranging between 7-10 knots the competitors ranged in age from late teens to mid-50s with one female amongst the fleet.

In both races 19-year-old Gruber took the honours which ultimately sealed the deal. Darian Rubbel (GER) came through in second in Race 1 whilst 52-year-old Roy Rodwald (GER) finished second in Race 2 thus claiming silver to leave Rubbel in third overall.

Kiteboarding will formally be on the ISAF Sailing World Cup series from 2012-13 onwards and will make its debut in Melbourne this December.